Brain and Language Journal Citation Rate 2026
0093-934X
eISSN 1090-2155
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile
About Brain and Language
Brain and Language (BL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies and Human auditory perception and evaluation, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0093-934X (e-ISSN 1090-2155). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.69 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3210 USD). OpenAlex records 6,117 works and 264,577 citations, with an h-index of 214.
Brain and Language Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Brain and Language has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.69, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Brain and Language operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Brain and Language should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Brain and Language against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Brain and Language
- Budget $3210 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation, Language Development and Disorders. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0093-934X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1090-2155 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3210 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Brain and Language is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3210.
In our subject taxonomy, Brain and Language is classified under Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation, Language Development and Disorders and Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism.
Brain and Language is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.693.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.693 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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